Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

FASD is a term that describes the range of effects that can be caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications.

FASD is among the leading causes of cognitive and developmental disability among children in Canada.FASD can affect individuals of all races, ages, cultures, classes, genders and sexualities.Children and youth with FASD often appear more capable than they are, and often, are unlikely to recognize their own strengths/needs

Children and youth living with FASD are more likely to have mental health issues, substance use and other health, social and behavioural problems, disrupted school experiences, and be in conflict with the law.These cause stress and emotional distress for the individual and their families and caregivers.

Supports for Children, Youth and their Families

Contact Brant provides Service Coordination supports to families of children and youth living with FASD, or potentially affected by FASD.

Provide information on FASD and help connect to relevant services and other community supports/resources

Develop a service plan

Provide education to parents and professionals about FASD

Eligibility
• Children and youth up to the age of 18, or between 18 and 21 who remain in school.
• Children and youth with a formal diagnosis or FASD or with suspected FASD/FASD-like symptoms

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services offers Camp Unity every summer for children and youth with FASD or symptoms like FASD.Call Contact Brant for information at 519-758-8228.